With over three years at Summit County Sheriff’s Office as the senior SMART Technician and experience as a Patrol Officer at Breckenridge Police Department, I excel in crisis intervention and SMART team procedure. I've demonstrated leadership in advanced crisis negotiation and training, I significantly contribute to team success by providing positive leadership, and knowledge of my position and others position. I am dedicated to serving our community, clients and staff using our mission statement and passion for what I do.
Currently, I am the most senior SMART Technician on our team, working for the program for approximately three years. During that time, I have learned the ever-changing co-responder field by providing higher level of assessments to clients and community members, understanding how the least restrictive means provides a higher likelihood of success, and have a greater understanding of mental health statutes and legislation. I have acted as a leader in our division on numerous calls, projects and trainings. I am an advanced crisis/hostage negotiator and Crisis Intervention Techniques (CIT) coach, all of which I have applied to calls and trainings for our team. I've won awards and a Sheriff Commendation for successfully negotiating with individuals in crisis. I've successfully trained multiple new Clinical staff and created new safety procedures that are still in use. I am proficient in New World, CiviCore, Sheriff's Office and SMART paperwork. I understand how the team works, care about our team members and their development and to see us succeed within the organization.
As a police officer at Breckenridge Police Department, I completed all necessary duties as a patrol officer and detective. I created many positive relationships with community members and staff. I acted as Officer In Charge (OIC) after an injury to my Seargeant which allowed me to supervise my team, approve their paperwork, be available for supervisory questions, scheduling and reporting to the assistant chief. As a Police Training Officer (PTO), I trained numerous new officers and helped update the PTO program to a more modern learning experience which increased the success rate for graduating officers. I was in charge of the driving, radar/lidar and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) instruction.